The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 22,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI is 1.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
169.9
103.9
168
169.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.42 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
48 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
899 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
119.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
